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Bhakti-Sufi Traditions

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Q1 FREE PREVIEW

Which Sufi teacher was also known as the 'Gharib Nawaz'?"

a

Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya

b

Khwaja Muinuddin

c

Amir Khusrau

d

Shaikh Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki

✓ Correct answer: b)

Khwaja Muinuddin

Explanation

Answer: (B) Khwaja Muinuddin

Explanation: Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti, the founder of the Chishti Order in India, is known as 'Gharib Nawaz,' which means 'Benefactor of the Poor.' He is revered for his teachings and service to the underprivileged.

Q2

Which of the following statements are correct?"

(A) Guru Arjan compiled Guru Nanak's hymns in the Adi Granth Sahib.
(B) Guru Tegh Bahadur laid the foundation of the Khalsa Panth.
(C) Guru Nanak composed the Guru Granth Sahib.
(D) Mirabai was a Maratha princess.
(E) Mirabai was a Rajput princess.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

a

(A) and (D) only

b

(C) and (D) only

c

(B) and (C) only

d

(A) and (E) only

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Q3

Which one of the following saints was associated with the Virashaiva movement?

a

Kabir

b

Basavanna

c

Namdev

d

Chaitanya

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Q4

Identify the Sufi Saint with the help of following information and select the
correct option:
• His Hospice was on the bank of river Yamuna in Delhi.

• His disciple was Amir Khusro.
• His disciples addressed him as Sultan-ul-Mashaikh.

a

Shaikh Muinuddin Chishti

b

Shaikh Nasiruddin Chirag-i-Delhi

c

Shaikh Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki

d

Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya

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Q5

Lord Jagannatha is a form of which God?

a

Surya

b

Vishnu

c

Shiva

d

Brahma

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Q6

Identify the correct statements regarding the early Bhakti movement in South India:

I. Alvars and Nayanars travelled from place to place singing hymns in Tamil.
II. One of the major anthologies of compositions by the Alvars, Amuktamalyada, described as Tamil Vedas.
III. Karaikkal Ammaiyar and Andal were the women devotees of Nayanar and Alvar tradition.
IV. Both Nayanars and Alvar saints were revered by the Vellalas peasants.

a

I, II and III are correct.

b

II, III and IV are correct.

c

I, II and IV are correct.

d

I, III and IV are correct.

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Q7

In a modern city, a group of friends discusses the relevance of Kabir’s teachings in today’s society. Some believe these are outdated, while others see their significance in promoting equality and love. Which of the following scenario best reflects Kabir’s relevance today?

a

A debate on Kabir’s historical context

b

A discussion dismissing spirituality irrelevant

c

Focus on societal norms and traditions only

d

Seeking simple connection with the divine

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